Even if you brush, floss, and take excellent care of your teeth, you should still see a dentist so that they can look for issues you may not notice on your own. Having improper oral habits like inadequate chewing, breathing, tongue position, and swallowing can impact your health and have serious consequences if left untreated.…
If you have a speech impediment, problems chewing or swallowing, or disordered breathing during sleep, you may benefit from myofunctional therapy, an exercise program that targets muscles in your mouth, tongue, and face to improve these issues. This can be an effective alternative for sleep apnea, as it trains the tongue and muscles to stay…
If you snore, wake up repeatedly during the night, and wake up tired, you may be one of the 30 million people in the U.S. with sleep apnea, a condition that causes you to stop breathing while you sleep. This can occur when the tissue in your mouth and throat presses on your windpipe, preventing…